Featured Leadership and Management Courses
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Coaching Skills for Today's Leaders Course
Develop essential coaching skills to motivate employees, build trust, and foster team growth.
- 1 Day
- Open to beginners
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Critical Thinking Course
Develop and enhance critical thinking abilities, learn to make informed decisions and engage in thoughtful analysis.
- 1 Day
- Open to beginners
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Decision Making and Problem Solving Course
Develop effective decision-making and problem-solving skills to address challenges and make impactful choices.
- 2 Days
- Open to beginners
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Essential Tools for Executive Strategic and Policy Planning Course
Government agency leaders at all levels need to constantly define the mission direction, performance goals, and policies to reflect changing needs and expectations of the citizens they serve, as well as align functions and policies to efficiently and effectively achieve those objectives. This course provides several tools and approaches, including SWOT analysis, PESTEL analysis, and logic models, to engage stakeholders, assess the changing external environment for policy planning, and performance alignment.
- 1 Day
- Prerequisites required
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Facilitator Workshop Course
Develop facilitation skills to lead productive, inclusive group sessions, problem-solving meetings, and learning events.
- 3 Days
- Open to beginners
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Financial Management Bootcamp for New Federal Managers Course
Acquire essential federal financial management knowledge to manage budget, accounting, and stewardship responsibilities confidently as a new manager.
- 1 Day
- Open to beginners
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From Peer to Leader: Successfully Navigating the Transition Course
Master the transition from peer to leader by building new relationships, setting boundaries, and fostering team success.
- 1 Day
- Open to beginners
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Introduction to Supervision Course
Build foundational supervisory skills aligned with OPM’s Federal Supervisory Training Framework, focusing on leadership, communication, and conflict management.
- 5 Days
- Open to beginners
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Jump-Starting High-Performing Teams: The Fundamentals Course
Learn team-building foundations that enhance trust, goal alignment, and collaborative performance in new or forming groups.
- 2 Days
- Open to beginners
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L.E.A.D Certificate Program (Self-Paced)
This program, developed in combination with cutting-edge AI technology, offers a personalized and engaging learning experience, allowing you to choose your preferred learning method at any time: reading, video, or interactive games. As you progress, you can adapt your course experience to your knowledge and confidence levels, ensuring an optimized learning journey tailored to your needs.
- 40 Hours
- Open to beginners
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Leadership Communication Course
Develop essential communication skills to build trust, foster collaboration, and inspire teams as an effective leader.
- 2 Days
- Open to beginners
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Leadership Essentials Course
Develop essential leadership skills to effectively communicate, set goals, and transition from managing to leading.
- 3 Days
- Open to beginners
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Leadership, Motivation, and Accountability for High Performance Audit Organizations Course
Develop leadership skills to inspire motivation, foster accountability, and drive high performance in audit organizations.
- 2 Days
- Open to beginners
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Leadership Skills for Non-Supervisors Course
Develop essential leadership skills to resolve conflict and build stronger, more effective teams.
- 2 Days
- Open to beginners
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Leading Strategic Change Course
Lead complex organizational transformations with proven change management strategies and advanced planning techniques.
- 1 Day
- Open to beginners
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Leading Teams and Groups Course
Gain the skills to effectively lead teams and groups by managing tasks, motivating members, and fostering collaboration.
- 3 Days
- Open to beginners
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Managing a Virtual/Hybrid Workforce Course
Manage today’s virtual and hybrid federal workforce effectively by using strategies that support teleworkers, contractors, and remote staff while maintaining performance and cohesion.
- 1 Day
- Prerequisites required
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Mentoring Skills Course
Enhance your ability to guide professional growth and performance by learning mentoring strategies that foster development, trust, and accountability.
- 1 Day
- Open to beginners
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Negotiating Techniques Course
Build structured negotiation skills to reach mutually beneficial outcomes in complex, high-stakes interactions.
- 2 Days
- Open to beginners
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Preparing to Lead in the 21st Century Course
Gain a fundamental understanding of leadership and an increased awareness of your own leadership capacities. Receive opportunities to experience personal leadership while building skills in self-awareness and critical thinking. Discover how to integrate a leadership mindset into your everyday activities and how to approach situations in a collaborative and self-directed manner.
- 2 Days
- Prerequisites required
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The Power of Influence over Authority Course
Learn to lead with influence rather than title by building trust, credibility, and relationships that drive cooperation and results.
- 1 Day
- Open to beginners
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Critical and Analytical Thinking Skills Course
Strengthen your ability to analyze information, evaluate arguments, solve problems, and make sound workplace decisions by applying critical thinking strategies to real-world situations.
- 2 Days
- Open to beginners
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Building Coalitions at Work Course
Build the skills to develop and sustain workplace coalitions that drive collaboration, trust, and shared mission success.
- 1 Day
- Open to beginners
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Exploring Change at Work Course
Explore why change matters and how individuals and organizations respond by learning proven strategies to navigate transitions successfully.
- 1 Day
- Open to beginners
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Leading Through Relationship-Building Course
Develop leadership influence by forming trust-based connections and leveraging collaboration to deliver shared results.
- 2 Days
- Open to beginners
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Creating a Results-Driven Culture Course
Learn how to align mission, vision, and goals by optimizing decision-making, relationships, and operational effectiveness.
- 1 Day
- Open to beginners
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Principles of Managing Organizations Course
Explore leadership, financial, human capital, and technology management basics to help guide organizational success using a unified strategy.
- 1 Day
- Open to beginners
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Understanding and Implementing Change in the Workplace Course
Develop skills to guide organizational change by understanding both individual and group reactions and applying proven strategies for workplace transition.
- 1 Day
- Open to beginners
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Establishing Effective Relationships With Employees Course
Develop strategies to build productive and supportive relationships with employees that enhance morale, accountability, and performance.
- 2 Days
- Open to beginners
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Leading and Managing Others Course
Build the foundational skills needed to lead and manage others by exploring the differences between leadership and management, navigating the transition into a leadership role, and applying practical strategies for decision-making, goal setting, and managing competing priorities.
- 1 Day
- Open to beginners
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Applying Management Skills to Meet Organizational Goals Course
Gain practical leadership skills in managing budgets, human resources, and technology to align team performance with organizational priorities.
- 1 Day
- Prerequisites required
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Establishing Yourself as an Influential Leader Course
Develop the presence, credibility, and interpersonal strategies needed to influence across teams and networks.
- 1 Day
- Open to beginners
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Cultivating an Engaging Workplace Course
Acquire tools to foster a positive and collaborative workplace culture that maximizes employee engagement and satisfaction.
- 2 Days
- Open to beginners
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Achieving Organization-Wide Results Course
Lead across teams and functions to align strategy, strengthen accountability, measure what matters, and adjust course to achieve organization-wide results.
- 1 Day
- Open to beginners
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Managing Money, People, and Technology Course
Develop strategies to leverage technology, manage financial resources, and lead high-performing teams in support of the Executive Core Qualification (ECQ) Driving Efficiency.
- 1 Day
- Open to beginners
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The Impact of Relationships and Coalitions Course
Deepen your ability to engage external partners by building strong interagency and public-sector coalitions that support mission goals.
- 1 Day
- Prerequisites required
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Change Management for Leaders: Preparing for an Unknown Future Course
Prepare to lead teams through change by understanding reactions, navigating resistance, and using a structured six-step approach to support adaptation and growth.
- 1 Day
- Open to beginners
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Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Course
Enhance leadership effectiveness by developing emotional intelligence skills to inspire teams and drive organizational success.
- 2 Days
- Open to beginners
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Strategic Planning for Government Organizations Course
This course equips participants to understand federal strategic planning, evaluate their agency’s strategic plan, and translate strategic goals into measurable, aligned actions that strengthen execution.
- 1 Day
- Open to beginners
Leadership Programs
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Aspiring Leader Program
The Aspiring Leader Program (ALP) is a six-week program designed to prepare employees for leadership and professional growth. Understanding the importance of planning early in one’s career, this program guides participants to develop a strategy for personal leadership and career development. The program has a target audience of GS professionals up to the Grade 7 level, or those who possess an equivalent classification in a wage grade series or in the private sector.
- 10 Days
- Open to beginners
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New Leader Program
The New Leader Program (NLP) is a six-month program designed to prepare employees at the GS 7-11 levels for management and leadership positions. The program theme is "Leading Self." The program objectives are to give motivated individuals the confidence and training they need to set and meet personal and professional goals, expand their network, and broaden their experience.
- 13 Days
- Open to beginners
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Emerging Leader Certificate Program (Self-Paced)
Build leadership skills to guide teams through change, foster collaboration, and drive results. Best suited for federal professionals stepping into leadership roles.
- 36 Hours
- Open to beginners
Women in Leadership Training
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Empowering Women: Leadership Essentials
Explore the distinctive qualities, leadership styles, and contributions of women leaders while examining the challenges and opportunities they encounter in leadership roles.
- 1 Day
- Open to beginners
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Women in Leadership: Strategies for Success
This dynamic course is designed to empower women leaders by addressing key challenges and fostering essential skills for personal and professional growth. Participants will explore common confidence issues faced by women in leadership roles and develop actionable strategies to overcome imposter syndrome.
- 1 Day
- Open to beginners
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Negotiation Strategies for Women's Advocacy
Participants will explore key negotiation techniques tailored to overcome challenges and leverage strengths unique to women in advocacy roles. The class focuses on building skills in influence and persuasion while fostering a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 1 Day
- Open to beginners
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Networking Tips for Women in Leadership
This course equips professional women with the tools and strategies to enhance their visibility and influence in the workplace. Through interactive discussions and practical exercises, participants will learn how to network effectively, build meaningful mentoring relationships, and create strong support systems to foster career growth and resilience.
- 1 Day
- Open to beginners